Assistant Director Of Wellness Education

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position oversees the provision of health and wellness programming for the university community. The incumbent directs the day-to-day programming activities and supervises the staff of the Student Wellbeing arm of the Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education.

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
• Conducts research and assists with health and wellbeing related research in collaboration and with the oversight of the William Magee Institute.
• Schedules appointments, conducts sessions, and performs follow-up for individual counseling sessions related to health issues.
• Coordinates and participates in the creation of educational materials.
• Oversees the scheduling and promoting of health and wellness programing and services; facilitates programs and services, and participates in related assessment activities.
• Serves as information resource for students, staff, and faculty.
• Provides ongoing health and wellness programing through lectures, workshops, seminars, and large-scale events.
• Oversees the associated activities of the wellness education programing and services such as WellChats and coaching, to include fiscal issues, marketing activities, and training efforts.
• Provides supervision and training to assigned individuals.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Serves as information resource for students, staff, and faculty.
• Supervises personnel within the William Magee Center Wellness programming arm of the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education.
• Oversees the associated activities of the wellness education programming and services such as WellChats and coaching, to include fiscal issues, marketing activities, and training efforts.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Master’s Degree in health promotion or a related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

EEO Statement

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.